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#C2759F color code is #C2759F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c2759f.

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#C2759F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C2759F is 0.2670. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.31:1 against white and 6.34:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C2759F on white3.31:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C2759F on black6.34:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C2759F3.31:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C2759F6.34:1AA

#C2759F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C2759F?+
The hex code for #C2759F is #C2759F. In RGB it's rgb(194, 117, 159), and in HSL it's hsl(327, 39%, 61%).
What is the RGB value of #C2759F?+
#C2759F in RGB is (194, 117, 159). Written in CSS: rgb(194, 117, 159).
What is the CMYK value of #C2759F?+
#C2759F converts to CMYK(0%, 40%, 18%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C2759F.
Is #c2759f a warm or cool color?+
#C2759F (#C2759F) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 327° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c2759f belong to?+
#C2759F belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 327°, 39%, 61% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #c2759f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C2759F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.31:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c2759f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C2759F (#C2759F) is 680 C Pantone 680 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C2759F in design

Practical guidance for using #c2759f (#C2759F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C2759F (#C2759F) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C2759F (#C2759F) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C2759F flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#C2759F works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.